About the role#
The Seattle Times offers a 10-week paid internship for students building a career in journalism. You will work alongside our newsroom staff on real-world assignments.
What you'll do#
- Copy edit stories for web and print publication.
- Write headlines tailored for multiple platforms.
- Help produce digital news alerts and email newsletters.
- Work with newsroom teams to maintain high-quality content.
- Uphold standards of accuracy, ethics, fairness, taste, and inclusivity.
What you'll need#
- Sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student status at a four-year college or university.
- A journalism major or a clear commitment to journalism.
- Strong language skills and editing experience on multiple platforms.
- A basic grasp of AP style.
- Digital literacy.
- Willingness to work nights and weekends.
- Internship experience at other news organizations is strongly preferred.
- Ability to pass a copy-editing test.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Pay: $22.14 per hour.
- Benefits: Employee assistance program, paid holidays, public transit subsidy, and a complimentary Seattle Times subscription.
About The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times is a news media company based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1896, it operates as a privately held organization. The company produces journalism across print, online, and mobile formats. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. Content covers topics such as sports, health, travel, and investigative reporting.
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